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Published: 1 July, 2021

Over April and May 2020, the Initial Commission sought a range of views to start developing an outcomes framework for mental health and wellbeing.

Published: 14 September, 2026

She has an extensive background as a leader of national and international mental health organisations.  MORE: Te Hiringa Mahara has prepared a Roadmap for mental health, addiction, and wellbeing that sets out immediate priorities to improve outcomes. Read more: www.mhwc.govt.nz/roadmap 

Published: 6 October, 2022

“For people to flourish and experience good mental health and wellbeing, services and resources are important, but not enough.

Published: 26 August, 2025

We will be reporting on this work later in 2025, with a monitoring report, and expect these findings to inform future service design and improvements.

Published: 30 June, 2022

Mental health and addiction supports can be provided by whānau, communities, prevention and promotion programmes, and / or services.

Published: 29 August, 2023

It is a holistic wellbeing framework that focuses on wellbeing for all and is also relevant to those with lived experience of mental distress and addiction.

Published: 8 December, 2021

, and reported less security, poorer mental and overall health, and greater discrimination and barriers to wellbeing.

Published: 25 August, 2022

“This work will add weight to our belief that the voices and knowledge of young people should be central to the design of systems that determine their wellbeing, as we work towards long-term transformation of mental health, addiction and wellbeing systems in Aotearoa New Zealand.”

Published: 15 May, 2023

The mental health and wellbeing of rangatahi Māori and young people is one of the most important issues we can focus on today.

Published: 7 August, 2025

The resulting strategy sets out how we work and what we will deliver.  We held an an office hours session with our Board chair Hayden Wano, and Chief Executive, Karen Orsborn.